Wakefield, located between South 12th Avenue and South 6th Avenue, is a residential and working-class Tucson neighborhood with a grid of mid-century streets and a desert-edge backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South 12th Avenue and West Irvington Road crossroads, where taquerias, panaderías, auto shops, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Single-story ranch homes and compact block construction sit alongside shade trees, chain-link fences, and wide skies. Santa Rita Park and the nearby Santa Rita Community Center add courts, fields, and a civic hub. A short drive north, Mission San Xavier del Bac and the San Xavier Co-Op Farm Stand act as cultural anchors tied to the area’s long history. The Santa Cruz River corridor and The Loop bring open space and a long, flat ride through the desert cityscape.
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Interior features
Lighted community
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North/South exposure
Paved road access maintained by the city
Located near I-10 & 8th Ave
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Address: 152 W 40 St W, South Tucson, AZ 85713
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Electric service available on site
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Zoned Tucson - C2
Parcel number 11901051H
Annual tax noted (2025)
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